Over the course of the next four years, kubrick and clarke talked and corresponded frequently. Finally, i put it on my ereader and began the journey. Again, this seems like clarke telling you how he would like you to read his book, or like you to see his book. Cover your walls with artwork and trending designs from independent artists worldwide. Clarke, who together revolutionized science fiction and the art of cinema. Find art you love and shop highquality art prints, photographs, framed artworks and posters at. A space odyssey is a pioneering work of filmmaking art, kubricks greatest achievement and certainly one of the most influential exhibits of filmmaking craft in the history of cinema. A space odyssey ksa ma architectural visualisation. A space odyssey spacecraft fine art print collection. Theres the monolith, the characters, the costumes, the cosmos, and so much more to. A space odyssey is a 1968 science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Get closer than ever to the movie that changed the movies.
Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the films release, this is the definitive story of the making of 2001. Our 2001 a space odyssey canvas art is stretched on 1. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Other notable works include his rama series of novels and the hugo awardwinning short story the star.
On april 2, 1968, a scifi epic premiered in washington d. All 2001 a space odyssey artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. On the evening of june 5, taschen held the international launch for the making of stanley kubricks 2001. He was a british science fiction author, futurist, inventor, undersea explorer and a television series host.
If anybody out there with a good knowledge of renaissance art. See more ideas about 2001 a space odyssey, stanley kubrick and alternative movie posters. Clarke, in the series of kinderguides early learning guide. Part i africa 3,000,000 years ago views of african drylands drought the remorseless drought had lasted now for ten million years, and would not end for another million.
To celebrate the 50th birthday of the apollo 11 moon landing and of the worldwide release of the sciencefiction classic 2001. Design your everyday with 2001 a space odyssey art prints youll love. It depicts the differences between the written work and the movie production, and analyzes possible alternate meanings to certain themes and motifs. Few movies lend themselves to as broad a visual representation as stanley kubricks 2001. Just leave your jaw open a little like the manapes, and be stunned. Although he always had a strong interest in popular science and science fiction. All 2001 a space odyssey canvas prints ship within 48 hours, include a 30day moneyback guarantee, and arrive readytohang with.
See more ideas about 2001 a space odyssey, stanley kubrick and sci fi movies. A space odyssey 1968 is widely regarded as one of the best films ever made. I had wanted to read it for a long time, and kept trying to find time, but things got in the way. The two soon met at trader vics in new york and started hashing out a story that became 2001. A space probe with a landing and exploration of the moon and mars. It entails the nature between man and the unknown while giving life to the universe around the main cast of characters.
Rob agers analysis of stanley kubricks scifi masterpiece 2001. In 1945, he proposed global broadcasting via communication satellites in geostationary orbit. A look behindthescenes at the making of this most legendary of films. Both the novel and the film are partially based on clarkes 1948 short story the sentinel, an entry in a bbc short story competition, and encounter in the dawn, published in 1953 in the magazine amazing stories. I actually preordered this book, as i am a bit of a 2001 nut, and i knew it was an. High quality 2001 a space odyssey inspired art prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. The original match was played in 1910 between roesch and schlage in hamburg. I was asked by a friend why had i never read the iconic scifi book, 2001space odyssey. The extreme horizontal format of this copy is a reflection on the films original cinerama format and its 24 pages are a mixture of glossy paper and translucent vellum. Id like to share the brightest project of this outgoing year with you all, and hope that its still not late. Clarke is a good first contact book, and i enjoyed it far more than 2001. A new book by sir christopher frayling presents the largely unpublished archive of art director harry langes designs, concepts, roughs and photographs for stanley kubricks 2001.
Unique artwork for posting words of wisdom or decorating your wall, fridge or office. Clarke collaborated with stanley kubrick to produce the novel version of 2001. The perfect collaboration between book and film originally posted at fantasy literature arthur c. Clarke and the 1968 film directed by stanley kubrick. The book is about how a peaceful alien invasion of a race only known as the overlords takes place. A space odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, including the inside account of how director stanley kubrick and writer arthur c. This site is dedicated to the science fiction work 2001. Shop for 2001 a space odyssey art from the worlds greatest living artists. Clarke 19172008 was one of the supreme science fiction writers of the century and achieved vast popularity with 2001. Buy 2001 a space odyssey canvas prints designed by millions of independent artists from all over the world. Robert bob mccall was born in columbus, ohio on 23 dec 1919. Pop culture and modern wall decor 16x20, 18x24, a1 size.
The spacecraft art of simon atkinson i view all images from 2001. A space odyssey is often considered a scifi masterpiece. High quality 2001 a space odyssey inspired greeting cards by independent artists and designers from around the world. Odyssey three space odyssey series book 3 arthur c. It was developed concurrently with stanley kubricks film version and published after the release of the film. Clarke 19172008 wrote a hundred books and more than a thousand short stories and essays covering science fiction and science fact in a career spanning more than six decades. A space odyssey, reel art press is reprinting its bestselling book the 2001 file. Simon atkinson is the keeper of sacred pages, to be gazed on lovingly and displayed in reverence. Printed on 100% cotton watercolour textured paper, art prints would be at home in any gallery.
So whats up with the title is that clarke is saying, that old greek dude went on a long voyage and had adventures way back when, and so heres a story about the future of 2001, when some other dude is going to go on an awesome voyage also. The game that poole has with hal is a reenactment of a game from chernevs best short chess games book. Clarke author 2000 2010 space odyssey series book 2 arthur c. The art of robert mccall, the nearest thing to an artist in residence from outer space. A space odyssey sheds light on the lead actors, senior production designers, specialeffects experts and masterminds of stanley kubrick and arthur c. From spaceships to costumes, sketches to finished objects, the acclaimed designs for kubricks scifi masterpiece. Choose your favorite 2001 a space odyssey designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Stanley kubricks 1968 science fiction opus 2001 a space odyssey is an adaptation of arthur c clarkes book of the same name. This book also shows a realistic interpretation of how ai and man react to each other. The result is a veritable feast for design and film geeks.
All this vastness of space and timedo not even attempt to grasp it. Just finished reading the book, 2001 space odyssey. A space odyssey is the 1968 science fiction novel written by arthur c. Just as bedazzling as it was back in the sixties, this film is an experience unlike any other, regardless of the angle you approach it from. In addition to space odyssey he has written such books as cosmigraphics. Clarke and kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only clarke ended up as the official author.
An imposing black structure provides a connection between both the past and the future, and a group of astronauts are sent to investigate the signals sent by it. The book goes hand in hand with the 2001 space odyssey movie. A space odyssey 1968 in order to provide the basis for the brilliant film of the same name. Michael benson works at the intersection of art and science.
I still found time to read, but other books, and not that one. Praised by many as the greatest scifi film of all time. A space odyssey followed by a special documentary about stanley kubrick legacy. A space odyssey 1968, directed by stanley kubrick and starring keir dullea and gary lockwood. A space odyssey how kubricks scifi changed the very form of cinema march 2018 my favourite film decade from blowup to bonnie and clyde why the 1960s is my favourite. It has been celebrated for its beauty and mystery, its realistic depiction of space travel and dazzling display of visual effects, the breathtaking scope of its story, which reaches across millions of years, and the thoughtprovoking depth of its meditation on evolution, technology and.
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